An Introduction to the Old Testament
Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible
- ISBN: 9781405184670
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons Limited
- Fecha de la edición: 2010
- Lugar de la edición: Oxford. Reino Unido
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 25 cm
- Nº Pág.: 276
- Idiomas: Inglés
This comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old Testament historiography. - Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts - Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires - Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch - Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths - Includes numerous student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photos
